growing sprouts

We are learning about seeds and roots.
We like to eat.
We like short term gratification. (Although we do practice longer term gratification - planting potatoes and pumpkins).
Solution: let's grow some sprouts.

I had a sprout seed mix from my local health food store - a mixture of a variety of beans and lentils.

We watched a "how-to" video.

First job was to let them soak in water over night.

The seeds needed a "bath" in fresh water 4 times a day. We have a special sieve-like lid that fits on mason jars (also from the health food store). Our daily class helper was ready to take on this additional responsibility.

By day 2 we were seeing wee roots.

More water baths and bigger roots.

Then they began to sprout.

Ready to eat.

Some of the kids tried them.

One little who is usually very fussy with her food wanted to try "one". Then she asked if she could have "two". Then she asked for "more" and took a handful.

I thought that they tasted like garden peas from a pod. Delicious.

I think we will do some more sprouting next week. Maybe I will have to share with a few more kids!